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Questions tagged [campervan]

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Can I insulate my van's floor UNDER the bottom, in the undercarriage?

I recently bought a 2006 Ford E-350 which I am converting into a tiny home for full-time dwelling. My problem is once that I have about 2 inches of vertical clearance from the ceiling. My options are: Rip out the existing floor, build a 1 inch…
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Can frequent use of the rear glass heating wires lead to issues?

I’ve been tinkering with making a long dream of mine a reality next year: To drive around the globe and the 5 continents. I want to make sure, I’ll have backups of certain systems and want to know what to expect if I had to have the rear heatable…
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95 gmc vandura 2500 part name?

I'm working on my 1995 gmc Vandura 2500, with 5.7L v8, TBI engine. I am trying to figure out the name of a part that appears to be missing a tube/hose so I can find a diagram to figure out what it is missing or what it should be connected to. It is…
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1995 VW Eurovan 5 cylinder not shifting into lower gears

My 1995 5 cylinder Eurovan has the engine light coming on and I don't think the transmission is switching gears properly, it starts out of the gate properly and switches gears a couple of times but around 30 miles an hour it doesn't jump into the…
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Car seat re-foaming

I'm looking to re-foam our driver and passenger seats as the foam internal to the seat is a bit old and can feel the frame coming through, making the drive a bit uncomfortable on long journeys. The car/van is a Toyota liteace noah 1998 2.0l petrol…
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VW T5 8000 Miles Clutch Burnt Out

Recently my fathers VW Campervan registered Dec 2014 (Campervan Conversion) broke down in Belgium on his last campervan holiday with a clutch issue. The vehicle is owned from new and has a 3 year warranty and the mileage is now 8000 miles. It was…
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Servicing an under-chassis diesel heater

So my van (Mercedes Sprinter XLWB) has a diesel heater inside a metal box hanging under the chassis by 4x 17mm bolts. It is connected to air ducting to deliver the hot air into the back of the van. It is also connected to a fuel line, and electric…
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Mercedes camper van dimensions

Would anyone know if this is a full size van? I am curious if it would fit in my garage or not... I have a normal 2 car/stall garage. A minivan would fit no problem... https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020-mercedes-metris-weekender-price-info/ Most…
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What options exist for adding three seats with 3 point seatbelts to a MWB Ford Transit?

Vehicle 2006 MWB Ford Transit 280 with dual sliding doors panel van Context A campervan conversion with fixed double bed, small sink and hob combo. Insulated with recycled plastic throughout. The fixed double bed is from the rear of the sliding…
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Putty for exhaust manifold leak

Having some issues with a small exhaust leak from the exhaust manifold on my campervan. We got it taken to a mechanic to repair the manifold leak but he's ended up just making it worse. I dont have the tools to smooth out the Manifold myself, so was…
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Broken 80 Amp Auxiliary Fuse / Lithium Charging Options

2019 Ford Transit Connect Self built camper Some mechanical knowledge Under the computer, in the engine compartment, I connected an AGM house battery to the 80 amp bolt in fuse. AT some point I did something to pop the fuse. Luckily there was a a…
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Renault Master spare wheel - best place to keep it

I have a Renault Master 2003 MWB and I would like to put my spare tire outside the van. Has anyone found a way to make it fit underneath? What parts did you use for this? How about on the back door? I know the PCD is 5x130 but I cannot find a…
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Woodburning stove / heater in a van

I am planning to install a mini wood burning stove in my van. Has anyone here have any experience with doing this? I have found a very small one on ebay, which I really like. The flue outlet is 63.5mm (2 1/2") so I can use exhaust pipe as flue pipe,…
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What is the best way to fit carpet tiles on the old carpet in my campervan where there seems to be some mould?

I have an old camper van and I’d like to renew the carpets without spending too much. The off-cuts are quite expensive but I got carpet tiles for under 20 bucks and I love their color. I’m planning to fit them over the old one using carpet tape so…
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